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# [How Networks Work: Modems, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and Load Balancers](https://chandni-09.hashnode.dev/how-networks-work-modems-routers-switches-firewalls-and-load-balancers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When you open a website, stream a video, or connect your laptop at work, a lot of hardware silently works to make that happen. Understanding these devices modems, routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers helps software engineers, developers, ...

Jan 31 · 6 min read · chandni-09.hashnode.dev  
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